“FEDEL” is based on the word “fidelity” – meaning “truth” and “faithfulness”.

Born in the south, FEDEL grew up facing urban social pressures, depression, gang violence, an abusive home and much more despite being raised in the church. FEDEL grew up poor, but still his love for fashion flourished as he taught himself to be creative and make something out of nothing at thrift stores. His love for rap music began at lunch table freestlyes in high school, while his high energy and finesse style sprung from underground southern rap.

With God’s grace he went from a hothead in the streets, to a rap and spoken word artist bringing the message of Christ through music and influence. Now, located in Oklahoma, FEDEL’s music is based on his “I WILL BE” campaign – encouraging people to hold on to God’s grace and faith amidst pain and struggle. Since 2008, FEDEL has passionately worked to use music as a voice of hope in pop culture. He partners with organizations all over the nation, including: Pastor Judah Smith’s “Jesus Is” and “Life Is” tour, Master’s champ Bubba Watson yearly “Bubba Bash” event, Kanakuk AfterDark college at over 10 universities including Texas A&M, University of Texas, Ole Miss, University of Oklahoma, and many more!

With FEDEL’s fanbase and tour circuit growing there has been more and more requests coming in for FEDEL to speak about his unique story and perspective. In the last few years this has put him on panels with celebrities and mega pastors, and in rooms with other movers and shakers talking about relevant subjects in our culture; including being interviewed by ESPN and writing a spoken word featured in the SportsCenter segment on OKC Thunder